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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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